Africa Tech Festival 2026
16 – 19 November 2026 | Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa
Powering Africa’s Digital Future
Africa Tech Festival is the continent’s leading platform for technology, innovation and digital transformation, bringing together the people and organisations shaping Africa’s digital future. The 29th edition will take place in Cape Town, connecting telecom operators, technology leaders, enterprises, startups, investors, governments and regulators from across Africa and beyond.
The 2026 programme is built around six interconnected pillars shaping the continent’s digital growth:
- Telecoms & Connectivity – Connectivity and services for everyone in Africa
- Data Centres – Creating AI infrastructure to power growth
- AI – How AI will drive economic growth
- Cybersecurity – Ensuring safety and resilience of digital services
- Startups – Unleashing entrepreneurial power
- Digital Transformation – How cloud, fintech and SaaS can power growth
Across the festival, attendees can discover the trends shaping connectivity, AI, enterprise technology and digital infrastructure, access industry-leading content, connect with decision-makers and build partnerships across the ecosystem.
Africa Tech Festival brings together telecom operators, hyperscalers, investors and enterprise technology leaders from across Africa, providing opportunities for startups to exhibit, pitch to investors and connect with enterprise buyers through dedicated startup programmes and networking.
Key Information
Expo & Content Sessions: 17-19 November 2026
VIP & Partner Events: 16 -19 November 2026
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town